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By Marc Saltzman
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Fun, polished but violent game in 'Dragon' franchise.
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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
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What's It About?
LIKE A DRAGON: INFINITE WEALTH is a single-player role-playing game (RPG) from Sega's Like a Dragon series (formerly the Yakuza series). The game combines detailed stortelling with exciting battle scenes and has two main locations (Japan and Hawaii) and two main characters (Ichiban Kasuga and Kazuma Kiryu). This version features a new Live Command RPG Battle system, allowing turn-based action with quick moves and special attacks. Kasuga and Kiryu team up to help friends and fight enemies. In Honolulu, Kasuga helps Kiryu, who has cancer, find his mother. Players can choose different jobs for their characters, like Chef or Samurai, which change the story and abilities. There's also a strategy element where players run a side business, gather resources, craft items, and manage people. Players can roam around in third-person view and play minigames like arcade games, mahjong, darts, and karaoke. The game looks and plays the same on all platforms, with better visuals on Xbox Series S/X, PlayStation 5, and Windows PC."
Is It Any Good?
Especially for fans of the franchise, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is an excellent installment in Sega's nearly 20-year-old Yakuza series. Between its smart and strategic new battle system, engaging story, memorable characters and high production values, there's a lot to like about this familiar yet fresh adventure. One thing gamers will appreciate is the over-the-top acting and silly dialog sequences. Be aware that some of the cut scenes are pretty long, but of course you're able to skip through, though you may lose the context of the story by doing so. While the characters and storylines are compelling, as are the side-quests and mini games, it's the party-based battling sequences that will keep you glued to this game, even with some of it's minor bugs and downfalls. Both ridiculous and replayable, Lika A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a fun "Mature"-rated Japanese RPG sequel that focuses heavily on fighting and story, and one you won't soon forget.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about violence in video games. Is the impact of the violence in Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth affected by the amount of blood and gore shown? Would the impact be as intense if the game wasn't as realistic? Is the violence realistic considering that the main character can fire guns without reloading, or unleash magical effects on enemies as you grow his skills?
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Game Details
- Platforms : Xbox Series X/S , PlayStation 5 , Windows , Xbox One , PlayStation 4
- Pricing structure : Paid ($59.99)
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : Sega of America
- Release date : January 26, 2024
- Genre : Role-Playing
- Topics : Transportation ( Cars & Trucks ) , Fantasy ( Magic ) , Adventures , Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Friendship
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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